Occupational Therapist-Regional Therapy

Altru Health • Full-time • MN, East Grand Forks, US • $50.69 / year • 1d ago

Location:
Altru Clinic1300 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range: $33.80 - $50.69

Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The Occupational Therapist works with an interdisciplinary team contributing to patient goal development, care planning and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient centered care and ensures to educate the patient/family on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs and other topics related to their health and well-being.

Essential Job Functions:

Orients patients, family and/or other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of the therapy evaluation and treatment. Provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support which relates to the needs of the patient and family.
Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlates to the age of the patient, the patient's diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.
Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
Participates with inter-disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
Identifies significant changes in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) | National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 Days of Start Date | Learning Management System

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Education:

•Required: Bachelors - Occupational Therapy

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands :

•Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
•Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
•Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
•Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
•Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
•Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
•Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
•Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
•Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
•See: Continuously (67-100%)
•Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

•Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
•Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

•Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)
•Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
•Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:
Frequent Driver

Reference ID: R3508PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Occupational Therapist (OT), Location:East Grand Forks, MN-56721

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